Khajuraho - Embodiment of Love

Khajuraho :
An apogee of Indo Aryan architecture, Khajuraho is an interesting interpretation of human desires and passions carved on the outer temple walls. Built after an inspiring dream visitation to King Chandravarman, these thousand year old temples still are an artistic marvel sculpted in the history of India. The cultural capital of Chandela Rajputs, Khajuraho is a dichotomy in its own right depicting exhilarating celebration of sex, emptiness of human desires and surrendering to the divinity at one place. Situated behind the beautiful backdrop of Vindhya Range, Khajuraho is a fascinating enigma of life.

Climate :
Summer : 42 ºC (Max) - 26 ºC (Min)
Winter : 32 C (Max) - 10 ºC (Min)
Rainy Season : June to October, 1200 mm rainfall
Best time to visit : November to March

Main Attractions : Khajuraho Temples, Kalinjar Fort, Panna Tiger reserve.

Location :
Geographic : Located in the heart of the Central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh is the ancient temple complex of Khajuraho.
Famous for: Often thought to be the architectural equivalent of the Indian book of lovemaking, the Kama sutra, the temples of Khajuraho are a group of extraordinary architectural & cultural importance.

How to Reach Khajurahu :
By Air : The nearest air connectivity is through Delhi and Varanasi.
By Road : New Delhi - 623 km, Agra - 395kms
By Railways : Khajuraho is well connected to Delhi, Agra and Varanasi via Khajuraho - Varanasi Bundelkhand Link Express Train.

Attractions :
Built from 950 to 1150, Khajuraho was the cultural capital of Chandela Rajputs. Originally over 80 Hindu temples dotted the landscape only 25 remnants express. The temples are extraordinarily built both in terms of scale as well as intricacy & represent the Indian architectural styles gained great currency during that time, especially with reference to an explicit depiction of sex as a physical as well as a metaphysical activity, a glimpse which may be had as part of Khajuraho city tour.

Some of prime tourist places in Khajuraho are -

Khajuraho Temples :
Contrary to popular belief, most carvings, do not contain sexual themes more so near the deities. Only some external carvings bear erotic art which have several interpretations. One is that they portray that, for seeing the deity, one must leave his or her sexual desires outside the temple. Another could be that the deities of the temples are pure like the atman, not affected by physical sensations. Other motifs depict the changes that occur in human bodies, as well as facts of life. Most have themes focusing on the everyday life of the common Indian of the time when the carvings were made. For instance, depictions include women putting on makeup, musicians, potters, farmers etc: However one undeniable fact is the sheer beauty & magnificence of the intricate carvings which almost lend a life to stone, which is no wonder why the site was accorded the UNESCO world heritage status. The temples are most attractive tourist places in Khajuraho.

Kalinjar Fort :
A fortress-city, Kalinjar is strategically located on an isolated rocky hill towards the end of Vindhya Range, at an elevation of 1203 feet overlooking the plains of Bundelkhand. It has been the bastion of several dynasts including the Chandela dynasty of Rajputs in the 10th century, and the Solankis of Rewa. The fortress contains several exotic temples, dating as far back as the Gupta dynasty of the 300 AD.

Panna tiger reserve :
Panna National Park spread over an area of about 543 square miles is undulating and heavily forested with many streams and waterfalls. Among the animals found here are the Chital, the Chinkara, the Sambhar and the Sloth Bear. It is also a tiger reserve & is also home to more than 200 species of birds.

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